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Obese cat called Cinderblock makes half-hearted attempt at an underwater treadmill [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | October 24, 2019 | James Gordon

Posted on 10/24/2019 6:34:51 AM PDT by C19fan

A cute cat called Cinderblock appears to be taking things easy while completing her workout on a special treadmill.

The cat from Bellingham, Washington state who is morbidly obese, is now on a weight reduction program, which involves an underwater treadmill in order to shed the pounds.

But the clever kitty appears to have found a way to avoid getting on all-fours and in an adorable video shot by her vet, the cat simply taps away at a passing treadmill.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cats
Awww.....
1 posted on 10/24/2019 6:34:51 AM PDT by C19fan
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To: C19fan

I’m in love! He is adorable.


2 posted on 10/24/2019 6:39:31 AM PDT by angcat (THANK YOU LORD FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP!!!!!)
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To: C19fan

What’s the point of immersing the treadmill in shallow water? Especially when a cat’s involved?


3 posted on 10/24/2019 6:47:44 AM PDT by Dr. Zzyzx
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To: C19fan

That’s a Russian Blue. They’re from the very northern reaches of Russia, Arkhangelsk, 1000 kilometers north of Moscow. They look fat because their fur has two layers to insulate them, but they also do get fat because that’s a survival necessity in their native habitat.


4 posted on 10/24/2019 6:50:12 AM PDT by babble-on
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To: nnn0jeh

Ping


5 posted on 10/24/2019 6:51:31 AM PDT by kalee
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To: nnn0jeh

Ping


6 posted on 10/24/2019 6:51:39 AM PDT by kalee
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To: Dr. Zzyzx

Okay, just looked it up. The tank is normally used full. This cat’s getting off easy in more ways than one.


7 posted on 10/24/2019 6:51:40 AM PDT by Dr. Zzyzx
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To: C19fan

“I can has cheeseburger meow?”


8 posted on 10/24/2019 6:59:26 AM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: BradyLS

She sounds like someone I know.


9 posted on 10/24/2019 7:23:53 AM PDT by tillacum (I am a conservative deplorable and doggone proud of it. I back President Trump, I voted for him.)
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To: C19fan
If you want your cat to lose weight and exercise limit their intake of food and buy a cheap laser pointer.

Use the laser pointer multiple times a day.

This is overkill.

10 posted on 10/24/2019 7:56:57 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
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To: Dr. Zzyzx

Buoyancy. Makes it easier to support your own weight and move around and puts lets stress on the joints.


11 posted on 10/24/2019 8:06:32 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Dr. Zzyzx

I am guessing they are slowly introducing her into being in water by using just a small amount to start with? Especially since most cats usually don’t like being in water. Perhaps the plan is to add a little more water with each therapy session? One of my previous dogs benefited greatly with underwater treadmill therapy. He had bad knees.....using this therapy helped build up his leg muscles without putting extra stress on his injured knees.


12 posted on 10/24/2019 8:07:34 AM PDT by bohica1
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To: Dr. Zzyzx
What’s the point of immersing the treadmill in shallow water?

I think they intend to flood the glass cube, forcing the cat to sink or swim........

13 posted on 10/24/2019 8:13:35 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco (I'm in the cleaning business.......I launder money)
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To: Impy

This cat looks like my Princess. She’s almost as fat, too.


14 posted on 10/24/2019 2:04:00 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Who will think of the gerbils ? Just say no to Buttgiggity !)
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To: Boogieman; Dr. Zzyzx

Works for people, too. :-)


15 posted on 10/24/2019 2:05:21 PM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: yesthatjallen

It also helps, if you can afford it, to buy healthier cat food. Not all cat food is created equal.


16 posted on 10/24/2019 2:06:20 PM PDT by mewzilla (Break out the mustard seeds.)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Mine say “meow”, I supposed to not feed them?


17 posted on 10/26/2019 2:03:05 AM PDT by Impy (I have no virtue to signal.)
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To: Impy

I kinda felt bad for Cinderblock, looking all sad and forlorn and using that one paw to “exercise.”


18 posted on 10/26/2019 3:36:39 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Who will think of the gerbils ? Just say no to Buttgiggity !)
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